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Photos from MWRs Glow in the Park Run
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MWR Reinstates Recreational Swim Fees From Sigonella MWR
MWR shares our military’s commitment to being the very best. In order to continue to provide you and your family with a fun and safe swimming facility, recreation swim fees at the NAS 1 Splashers Pool and all of the pools in the EURAFSWA Region will be reinstated June 16-August 26, 2018. We have done our best to keep the fees as low as possible to help you and your family continue to enjoy the pool. The FAQs provided can help answer many of your questions. Why are you charging swim fees this year? Prior to 2015, admission was charged for recreational swimming as instructed by the Navy Installation Command (CNIC). Recreational swim fees were eliminated in 2015 at NAVSTA Rota, NAS Sigonella and NSA Naples. This was the result of a strong MWR financial condition within the EURAFSWA Region and because of that strong position, MWR was able to pass on the benefit to Sailors and their families in a number of programs. Unfortunately, the Navywide MWR financial position has become much less sound this year and has forced Regional MWR programs to review all pricing levels, programs and services. How did you determine the admission fees? The daily rates are the same as 2014, the last year the pool charged admission. In light of that, and for additional value, multiple visit punch cards are being offered. These admission fees will not fully offset the costs of maintaining and operating the pools but they will help produce enough revenue to keep operations at the same high standard for our customers. MWR wanted to avoid any reduction in recreational pool services to customers even during this tough financial year. What are the rates? Daily rate: 5 and younger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free 6-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 16 and older . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4 Guests (6 and older) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5 10-visit Splash Card (an overall $5 savings vs. daily rate): 6-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 16 and older . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35 30-visit Splash Card (an overall $25 savings vs. daily rate): 6-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65 16 and older . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95 Why can’t recreation swimming be free? The CNIC instruction states that everyone be assessed a fee for recreational swimming. Recreational swim fees help cover the costs of labor, maintenance, equipment and supplies. Who will be charged an admission fee? Admission will be charged for everyone six years and older during recreational swim times. As the CNIC instruction states, “For recreational use, all patrons who enter the facility, regardless of purpose, e.g., leisure swimming, sunbathing, child supervision, may be assessed the daily admission fee.” Will children taking swim lessons be charged an admission fee? No, the only charge will be for the actual lesson. Will adults who accompany their children to swim lessons be charged an admission fee? No. Parents/guardians will be permitted to accompany their child(ren) into the aquatics facility to ensure supervision during swim lessons. Will people be able to leave the pool and return without paying again? Yes. You may exit and re-enter the facility without having to pay for readmission. Before you exit the pool area, you must receive an identification mark or wrist band from the cashier. However, readmission depends on the capacity of the pool. For example, if the pool is at capacity when you return,
you must wait in line for other people to exit before gaining readmittance. Will the recreational swimming hours remain the same? Yes. We have kept the Rec Swim schedule this year the same as it was last year, Monday – Friday 12001700, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 1000-1730. Is lap swim affected? No. Lap swim is a component of Fitness, which is a mission-essential program. So, lap swim will remain free. Will I need to pay to go to a private party? No. Private parties are managed through alternate means and agreements. Does each person need his/her own punch card? No. Children 6-15 may gain entry using the same punch card and adults may use the same 16 and older card. For example, a family of four with two elementary school children may purchase two cards (two punches of the adult card for the parents and two punches of the 6-15 years card for the children).
What if I lose my punch card or rain check? All punch cards and rain checks are treated as cash. If you lose your punch card or rain check, no refunds are available. You must purchase a new card. Will refunds be issued for unused punches? No. There will not be refunds given for unused punches. When will the punch card expire? Punch cards are valid for the current summer swim season. Do other Navy installations charge admission for recreational swimming? Pool fees vary at military installations. In the case of EURAFSWA installations, to keep prices as low as possible, the fees were reinstituted at the same price as they were at those locations in 2014. MWR continually reviews pricing structures in all of its programs with the Navy chain of command. With recreational swim fees being reinstituted this year, MWR will closely monitor and recommend changes to keep fees as reasonable as possible and still maintain financial solvency.
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Courtney Silvestre, NAS Sigonella's Fleet Readiness Director (N92) Greetings, Sigonella I am thrilled to have the opportunity to publicly introduce myself and thank those who have made my arrival and transition to NAS Sigonella seamless. My name is Courtney Silvestre and I am NAS Sigonella’s new Fleet Readiness Director (N92). I have spent the last 13 years working in Fleet and Family Readiness Programs for NSA Naples, CNREURAFSWA, NSA Monterey and NSA Bethesda. I arrived on island with my family in February and continue to enjoy hotel living as the house hunt continues. Thanks to my incredible sponsor, Regina Fivella, I was able to arrive without any hiccups, knock out all my ‘to dos’ within the first two weeks, and dive right in to work. So what is it that I do? The Fleet Readiness Department encompasses Morale, Welfare and
Recreation (MWR) including Child and Youth Programs (CYP), the Ristorante Bella Etna Galley, Navy Gateway Inns and Suites (NGIS) and all the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) back of the house support functions such as Accounting, Procurement, Human Resources, Payroll, Marketing, Information Technology, Warehouse and Maintenance. I am fortunate to be joining one of the best Fleet Readiness Departments OCONUS and possibly worldwide. Our MWR department, led by Amiee MacDonnell, consists of a CNIC Accredited MWR program and an Accredited Child and Youth Program from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC); Anne Hammett, our NAF Business Office Manager, is behind the scenes providing all our stellar support functions; Our 583 room
NGIS, operated by the dynamic duo of Aprile Cason and Anna Longo, provides premier transient lodging for the Installation; The Ristorante Bella Etna Galley, run by CWO3 Jon Marigundon and Domenico Strano, is the 2018 Captain Edward F. Ney Award winner for small galleys. How lucky am I? The entire team has welcomed me and my family with open arms. I hope to reciprocate that welcome with unrelenting support and dedication to the mission. If there is anyone more important to me than the Fleet Readiness Team, it is you, our customers. Our mission is to serve; serve the people who serve the mission. We want you to be physically fit to fight, care for your children while you’re away, provide you with nutritious meals, house you in five star quality lodging and offer recreational outlets for your down-
time. If you ever feel that we are not meeting your needs, please let us know in the ‘Contact Us’ section of www.navymwrsigonella.com. We are here for you so we want to hear from you. An open line of communication with our customers will only make us better. Thank you in advance for all you do. I look forward to serving the NAS Sigonella community.
Commanding Officer's Suggestion Box The ICE/CO Suggestion Box is for our community and Commanding Officer to discuss, with an eye toward constant improvement, how we are excelling* and how we can improve**. The community is strongly encouraged to leave contact information when submitting comments. This ensures that a response will come directly to you. The Signature and NASSIG Facebook Page typically publish comments and responses for the benefit of the Sigonella community. Comments/suggestions are useful when objective, constructive, and specific. ICE/CO Sug-
gestion Box is NOT a forum for mean-spirited attacks. Anonymous comments will be published only if they benefit the greater community at large. * If you submit a "BZ" about a specific person or department, PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR NAME in order to ensure comment authenticity and therefore publicly recognize employees or organizations. ** The Commanding Officer will ensure a response to all signed comments/suggestions and the vast majority of anonymous ones but reserves the right to disregard
those comments/suggestions disinterested in the spirit of the program! There are two ways to submit; go to: 1) Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) home page on a One-Net computer at: http://ice.disa.mil, All Sigonella services are found under the Navy Europe Listing in the scroll-down menu. – or – 2) NAS Sigonella's website www.cnic.navy.mil/Sigonella, go to the "About" drop down menu and click on "CO Suggestion Box".
Interactive Customer Evaluation Comment regarding barracks A/C:
The A/C is not turned on in the building and it is getting excessively hot! It was 29 degrees Celsius in my room last night/this morning, that's 84! Opening my window isn't an option as I live at the end of the building by the smoking area so then I get smoke smell all in my room and people are down there until 2 a.m. keeping me awake as well. There needs to be something done about this. Sincerely, Thomas Rodden
Response:
Thank you for your comments bringing up the temperature in the barracks. First and foremost, please know that the quality of life of our members is very important to us. When preparing to switch from heating to cooling we have to take a number of limiting factors into account. We are operating under a base instruction that helps us to wisely use and conserve energy, and to be good custodians of the taxpayer’s money. The Public Works Department leadership has checked with the trouble desk to determine when we were notified of this heat issue and found that we have no current trouble calls pending for A/C in the barracks. The proper procedure for a resident of the barracks to submit a trouble call (for non-emergency issues) is they must contact the building manager for their building and then that person will submit a trouble on their behalf. The base operates off of two different types of HVAC or heating, ventilation
and air conditioning systems. The newer systems are automatic (packaged heating and cooling) and can easily be switched from heating to cooling simply by a change of thermostat. These are the types of systems operating in the NEX, Commissary, offices, movie theatre, and gym. However the older systems, like in the barracks, are a manual single phase system, meaning it is either in a heating or a cooling mode. In order to switch from one phase to another phase, one entire system must be switched off and another entire system turned on. NAS Sigonella instruction, NASSIGINST 4100.1C, which provides the guidelines for the Energy and Water Management Program. Section 4.11. Seasonal Operation of HVAC Equipment. Part (3) states "Cooling systems should be energized when the outside temperature exceeds 80°F (27°C) for a four hour period during normal working hours on five consecutive days, typically end of May." The Installation Energy Manager (IEM) is the person who determines when the heating season ends and the cooling season is to start. That sustained outside temperature reading is the key for his decision to start the heating or cooling switch over. However, despite what the instruction says I directed Public Works to turn on the A/C in the barracks on 7 May. The start-up period for these units takes "ICE" continued on Page 3
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AOSC Teams Up with Public Works Department and Ground Electronics to Beautify School Sign
U.S. NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA Commanding Officer Capt. Brent Trickel Executive Officer Cmdr. Patrick J. Moran Command Master Chief CMDCM Nancy Estrada EDITORIAL Public Affairs Officer Lt. Andriana Genualdi andriana.genualdi@eu.navy.mil Community Relations Officer Dott. Alberto Lunetta alberto.lunetta.it@eu.navy.mil Editor MCC Jessica Vargas Jessica.Vargas@eu.navy.mil PAO Staff Writer \ Photographer MC2 Christopher Gordon Christopher.Gordon@eu.navy.mil
By Jennifer Haley AOSC Service Committee Chair Photos by Melissa O Photography
CONTACT US Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily thesig@eu.navy.mil DSN 624-5440; 095-86-5440 PSC 812 Box 7, FPO, AE 09627-0001
The Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella All Officers’ Spouses’ Club (AOSC) recently teamed up with personnel from Public Works Department (PWD) and Ground Electronics to beautify Sigonella’s DoDs school sign on NAS 1. The multi-step project involved pressure washing, plastering, and painting the school sign. The Ground Electronics team pressure washed the sign, spraying away the dirt and loose plaster. Then the AOSC and PWD teams plastered and painted the sign to make it look new again. Builder Second Class Brian Monaco, a facilities management specialist, led the Public Works team of volunteers, while Jennifer Haley, the Service Committee Chair headed the AOSC volunteers. The AOSC mission is to welcome and foster friendship and hospitality among its members and to promote and preserve interest in the Sigonella community. We assist and undertake charitable and cultural projects for the Armed Forces community in the Sigonella area and have a lot of fun doing it!
"ICE" continued from Page 2 multiple days, and they are currently being actively worked on by Public Works. The process was initiated on 8 May, and they will activate the units on 11 May. Barring any unforeseen issues they should be fully up-and-running by COB on 11 May. Additionally, please let barracks LCPO and UH Director
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know which room you are in and what smoking area is bothering you. If a smoking area is affecting rooms in the barracks then I will look at having the designated smoking area moved. If you would like to discuss A/C issues further please contact the barracks LCPO or Jonpaul Thomasseau Deputy Public Works Officer, NAS Sigonella, at jonpaul.thomasseau@ eu.navy.mil.
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Preparing For Your Move By Tia Nichole McMillen Public Affairs Officer
We’re quickly approaching PCS season for Department of Defense (DoD) personnel. Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Sigonella encourages Sailors and civilians to start planning now to navigate through the peak season household goods moving rush as tens of thousands of personnel receive orders to new assignments across the nation and worldwide. Peak season for household goods moves runs from May 15 to August 15. During this time, almost 65 percent of all DoD household goods moves for the year will be executed. The companies that move you are Transportation Service Providers (TSPs). Personnel can manage unforeseen changes in their move plans by being informed, planning ahead and remaining flexible. Before you move Moving is stressful enough, but knowing what to expect during the move can calm anxieties. Before you make your move application plans or contact Personal Property Shipping Office (PPSO), go to www.move.mil for updated information, customer information videos and articles, regarding shipping entitlements, claims, privately owned vehicles and much more. If you are married, encourage your spouse to participate in the pre-move or self-counseling process. Together, the sponsor and spouse are more likely to determine and communicate all their moving needs. Members and their spouses should know all the moving documents they must receive, review, sign and why these documents are important for a successful move. Both spouse and sponsor should know what actions to take in case of difficulty during a move and know their personal responsibilities in releasing to and accepting shipments from the moving company. Moving weight allowances are determined by the member’s grade in accordance with applicable Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), Service regulations and policy guidance. Ultimately, members are responsible for keeping personal property limits within their weight allowances. To avoid excess costs, take the time in advance of the move to estimate your shipment weight. You will then have sufficient time to dispose of personal things you no longer use to
reduce your potential excess costs. If you decide to keep all your goods and possibly ship above our weight allowance, you need to budget to pay the excess cost, which can be quite substantial. To estimate the weight of household goods, start with the net weights of all shipments of your last move. Normally your shipment documents from your previous move will indicate the total weight shipped to your current duty station. Be sure to include all shipments at government expense still in storage, if applicable, as well as weights for any personally procured moves. Add weights for all household items you acquired since you last moved, such as furniture, hobby equipment, tools, books, collectables and electronics. Many service members are familiar with the “1,000-pounds-per-room” estimate. Unfortunately, families often forget to include rooms such as storage sheds, large closets, yards, garages, carports, basements and other hidden areas. That’s why it’s best to start your estimate with the weights from your last move, and then adjust for what you acquired since. Remember, an estimate is simply that-a “best-guess” estimate of what you intend on shipping. It’s not an official weight. Another way to control your shipment weight is to estimate weight for the member’s professional gear, or “pro-gear,” if any. Pro-gear is any “article of Household Goods in a member’s possession needed for the performance of official duties at the next or later destination.” Pro-gear does not include sports equipment or office, household, or ship furniture and fixtures
such as desks, cabinets and racks. Some examples of professional books, papers, and equipment are reference materials not readily available at your next duty station; equipment peculiar to technicians; specialized clothes such as diving suits, flying suits and helmets, band uniforms, chaplains’ vestments, and other specialized apparel not normal or usual uniform or clothing in the member’s possession needed for the performance of official duties. The weight of pre-gear is not counted against a member’s weight allowance, but to be validated, the sponsor must: 1. Declare pro-gear at counseling; 2. Separate pro-gear during packing; and 3. Ensure movers weigh pro-gear separately and mark boxes as such on the inventory before signing shipment documents. Making you move application Contact your local personal property staff or self-counsel with Defense Personal Property System (DPS). If you plan to move soon and have your official Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, don’t wait, get started now. DPS online is available 24/7 for you to initiate your moving application. Just go to the DPS website at http://www.move.mil. DPS has been extremely innovative in that it allows the member to manage their move from origin pickup to destination delivery. Additional features of DPS are online claims functionality, shipment tracking and customer satisfaction surveys. Of course, traditional appointments can still be coordinated with PPSO. If you’re ready, “It’s your move.” Contact your local personal property office for additional information.
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Festa della Sensa in Venice this weekend Story by Insidecom Editorial Staff
The Festa della Sensa is surely one of the most impressive traditional festivals in Venice! On 12 and 13 May, this event that will bring to life the ancient history of the Venetian Republic, with the “Marriage of the Sea” ceremony and the Venice Regattas. In Venice, the Sensa Festival (Ascension Day) and its regattas attract thousands of spectators every year, offering them an exciting show of folklore and tradition. The Festa della Sensa in Venice confirms itself as one of the most appreciated traditional events in Venice by tourists from all over the world, and also by the residents of the capital of Veneto. La Sensa festival in Venice is rooted in the Serenissima Republic, which established this traditional event on the day of Christ's Ascension (Sensa in the local dialect), to remember two very important victories. One is that on 9 May of the year 1000 the Doge Pietro Orseolo II defeated the Slavic pirates who threatened Dalmatia, allowing Venice to start its accomplishment to achieve domination of the Adriatic Sea. The second traditional event in Venice commemorates the victory that came in 1177, when the Doge Sebastiano Ziani welcomed to St Mark’s Basilica Frederick Barbarossa and Pope Alexander III, in order to conclude the peace treaty marking the end of the centuries-old dispute between Empire and Papacy. On that occasion the Doge received a blessed ring from the Pope as a sign of reward, confirming Venice’s dominion over the seas. In Venice, the Festa della Sensa reached its peak with the ceremony of the Marriage to the Sea: the Venice Doge, on board the Bucintoro, reached St. Helena where he met the Bishop at San Pietro di Castello and received his precious blessing. Once at the mouth of the port of San Nicolò, the Doge threw a gold ring into the waters of the lagoon to seal the link between Venice and the Sea. After the fall of the Venice Republic, Venice began to celebrate the Sensa Festival starting in 1965 to celebrate the Marriage to the Sea with the Festa della Sensa Regatta. Today, the Sensa Festival, represents an important opportunity to get together to learn about Venetian history and keep traditional festivals in Venice. As per tradition, the 2018Sensa festival will begin with the classic water parade, made up of the rowing boats from the Venetian Rowing Society and led by the 'Serenissima,' with the mayor and the city authorities on board. From St Mark’s, the procession will reach the Port of St Nicolò, where the rite of Venice married to the sea will be celebrated with the symbolic launch of a ring into the water. Once in the Lido, the church of St Nicolò will host a ritual religious service followed by a typical market in the overlooking square. As per every year, the 2018 Festa della Sensa will end with various Venetian rowing competitions and other traditional events.
Festival Schedule Saturday 12 May at 5 pm – Doge’s Palace Gemellaggio Adriatico Prize ‘Osella d'oro della Sensa 2018’; Sunday 13 May at 9 am - Gathering of the boats in St Mark’s basin for La Sensa Venice Regatta 2018; at 9.30am - Departure of the water parade for St Nicolò di Lido; at 10.30am - Ceremony of Venice marriage to the sea in front of the St Nicolò di Lido Church; at 11am - Performance by the Serenissima Choir in the churchyard of the church of San Nicolò di Lido; at 11.30am – Holy Mass in the church of San Nicolò di Lido. Regattas of the rowing season – the expected itinerary of the regattas is from the Basin of St Mark’s Basin to the Riviera of St Nicolò al Lido where the prize giving for the various categories will be held.
Italy's mayor makes a meal out of rodent problem Story by https://www.nzherald.co.nz As Italy struggles to deal with burgeoning populations of a giant rodent, a mayor has come up with a novel solution — eat them. Coypu, also known as nutria, were introduced to Italy a cen-
Make sure you mark your calendar for Venice’s Festa della Sensa, running this weekend in the breathtaking city of Venice. Sensa is the Venetian word for the Ascension of Christ. The festival will feature the spectacular ceremony of the Spozalizio del Mare (Marriage to the Sea), which is held annually on Ascension Day and commemorates a military expedition to the Dalmatian coast carried out by the Venetians in the 11th century. (Photo by https://events.veneziaunica.it)
tury ago from their native South America to be farmed for their fur. But many escaped or were released after wearing fur fell out of fashion, and the species is now thriving. They have fared particularly well in the flatlands of the Po valley in northern Italy, where farmers complain that they devour crops and
destroy levees and embankments by digging burrows. In the region of Emilia-Romagna alone there are believed to be around one million, while Lombardy has a population of
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NAS Sigonella Fire and Emergency Services Awarded as Internationally Accredited Fire Agency 2018-2023 Story by Irene Campanella and Fire Chief Mario SigNorello
On 13 March 2018, the Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Fire and Emergency Services (NASSIG FES), received their Accredited Agency status from the commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program. Receiving their second accredited status, NASSIG FES remains one of 12 Department of the Navy (DON) agencies and of more than 200 fire agencies to achieve Internationally Accredited Agency status with the CFAI and the Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc. (CPSE). Tommy Tompson, CFAI Chairman Chief, said of NASSIG FES’s efforts, “It is with great honor that the CFAI has validated that they have met all criteria to become an internationally accredited fire agency. The accreditation process is a worthwhile journey, and this is an important step in the journey. Their dedication to the process is evident, and it is recognition of their desire to provide the best possible level of service to their community.” During the hearing, Accreditation Team Lead, Fire Chief Steve Locke, shared his assessment of NASSIG FES with the Commissioners, stating Sigonella is very different than any place he has experienced before. “They operate differently but still are effective and meet all the requirements,” said Locke. “The interesting thing here is working with Italian and
American military members and civilians. This diverse workforce of GS Civilians, Active Duty ABH Sailors and Local Italian Firefighters work together to provide services to all of the Sigonella community.” “This accreditation status is a very big deal and honor for all of us,” said NAS Sigonella Fire Chief John Smithgall. “After receiving the first accreditation status in 2013, keeping this status has been important to us. In the past two years we have made this a high priority. It has been team effort by everyone in the department from our Local National and U.S. military Firefighters, our Local National Inspectors and all levels of Fire Department Chiefs who consistently provided the required information to well over 500 inspectable criteria for the Accreditation team to review including all reference documentation. A truly grueling task, but the feeling of receiving the Accreditation makes it all worthwhile for everyone.” “A special mention shall be given to LN Assistant Fire Chief Mario Signorello,” added Smithgall. “In the entire reaccreditation process he has been the driving force, the glue and the example.” In addition to being our program manager, Signorello has been a member of four accreditation review teams. His experience aided Sigonella’s process by incorporating the positive examples he brought back from other agencies. Signorello stated that the agency’s achievement of Accredited Agency sta-
Accreditation presentation with Chief Locke, AFC Signorello, FC Smithgall, Chief Tommy Tompson, Mr. BrockmanAFC Signorello and AFC Taylor proudly display Accreditation Plaques
tus “demonstrates the commitment of the agency to provide the highest quality of service to our community.” “We have also been able to use the CFAI’s process as a proactive mechanism to plan for the future of this agency and locate areas where we can improve on the quality of the services we provide,” said Signorello. The accreditation process lays the
foundation for our NASSIG FES to continue to meet the installation’s mission and more importantly that of what our Sigonella Community expects from FES. “We are striving to be more than just the installation ‘Fire & Emergency Services’ that provides a service, we strive to be leaders of excellence in our community,” said Signorello.
Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Fire Department during the Accreditation Hearings
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NAS SIGONELLA COMMUNITY PAGE All Hands News Bulletin:
THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES - MAY 18
UMUC SIGONELLA - ACADEMIC ADVISOR IN SIGONELLA!
Command, Department or Organization: UMUC Sigonella Date of Event: 21 May - 25 May 2018 Time of Event: 0900-1500 Point of Contact Name: UMUC Sigonella Office Staff Point of Contact Phone Number: 624-4492 Point of Contact Email Address: sigonella-europe@umuc.edu Additional Information: UMUC Europe is pleased to announce that Angie Persello, Sigonella's Academic Advisor, is coming to visit. This is a great opportunity for current and prospective students striving to reach their higher education goals to connect with their advisor and ask questions. To schedule an appointment, please contact UMUC Europe Sigonella at: sigonella-europe@umuc.edu or 624-4492/96.
Organization: Health Promotion and Wellness Date of Event: May 18 Time of event: 09:00- 11:00 Location: Marinai Pavilion Point of Contact Name: Health Promotion and Wellness Point of Contact Phone Number: 624-4710 Point of Contact Email Address: usn.sigonella.navhospsigonellait.mesg.hp@ mail.mil Additional Information: Do you want to discover how to make your family happier? The 7 habits of highly effective people for militaries families, facilitated by Mr. Richard Graves, the Credo facilitator, will give you a deeper understanding of how to build healthy habits for your family! To sign up and for more info call Health Promotion 624-4710 or e-mail usn. sigonella.navhospsigonellait.mesg.hp@mail.mil.
Sigonella Religious Ministries Department Worship Services NAS 1 Mondays AA Meeting:
1800-1900
Tuesdays Protestant Women of the Chapel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0900-1100 Daily Mass: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1130-1230 AWANA: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1645-1900 Youth for Christ (YFC) Youth Meeting: . . . . . . . . . . . 1200-1430 Wednesdays Protestant Men of the Chapel: .0600-0700
Daily Mass: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1130-1230 Catholic Ladies' Guild (3rd Wednesday): . . . . . . . . . . 1600-1800 Thursdays Daily Mass: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1130-1230 Youth for Christ (YFC) Youth Meeting: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200-1530 Choir Practice: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1630-1800 The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800-2030 Fridays Daily Mass: . . . . . . . . . . 1130-1230 First Friday Mass and Holy Hour:. . . . . . . . . 1700-1830
Phone Numbers: NAS I 095-56-3975, NAS II 095-86-9049, Chaplain Duty: 335-831-4493, RP Duty: 335-786-1950. Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Naval Air Station Sigonella Chapel
Saturdays First Saturday Rosary and Mass: . . . . . . . . . . 1100-1200 Liturgical Protestant Service NAS I Chapel - . . . . . . . . . . . 1800 Sundays Catholic Mass: . . . . 0900-1000 Catholic Religious Education (DoDDS):. 1045-1200 Protestant Service: . . . . . . . . . 1100-1200 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1330-1600
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Wednesdays Knights of Columbus (1st Wednesdays): . . . . . . . . . . . 1700-1800 Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800-2100 Thursdays AA Meeting: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800-1900 Sundays Protestant Service and Fellowship: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800-2000
Weekly Traffic Report: Apr. 30 - May 7, 2018
As a reminder to everyone: There are no PTUs allowed at the Galley. Appropriate athletic gear is authorized at the discretion of the Galley staff. Please remember that for sanitation purposes and for the consideration of other customers, if you have been out for PT, been working out at the gym, or have just been engaged in any physical activity where you and or your clothing has become soiled or sweaty you will be asked to turn around.
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GAMEZONE ECLAIRS EMPANADAS FLAN FRUIT CRUMBLE FUDGE GELATO GINGERBREAD ICE CREAM JELLY ROLLS LEMON BARS MACAROONS MERINGUES MONKEY BREAD MOUSSE NUT BRITTLE PARFAIT
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Delicious Desserts
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American Red Cross “Sound the Alarm” – Outreach Event on Marinai Housing
Here at the Red Cross Sigonella, our goal is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. In 2014 the Red Cross launched the Home Fire Campaign, in part, to improve the odds of the roughly seven people that die every day due to house fires. Most fire related deaths can be prevented with proper fire safety training and smoke alarms. This is why as part of the campaign we started Sound the Alarm. Since the inception of the Sound the Alarm event, the Red Cross has reached 1,075,894 youths, installed 1,207,636 smoke alarms, improved the safety of 501,416 households, and saved 416 lives. This year Sound the Alarm is taking place from the 28 April through 13 May. Red Cross Sigonella hosted a community Sound the Alarm outreach event on Marinai, Saturday, 5 May. Part of our community outreach included handing out a document bag with a list of documents you should have on hand, in case of emergencies, as well as a list of disaster supplies. This list contains what your average supply kit should include, plus those items people tend to forget, such as a seven-day supply of medications and pet supplies.
Volunteer, Caylee Levine, at the annual Fire Safety Event on Marinai teaching children about Home Fire Safety through play. Download the free Red Cross Emergency Preparedness App, Monster Guard, to get in on the fun.
The list we handed out also goes over the basics of setting up a plan for your family and pets. Who is going to grab the cat or dog during a house fire? Do you know where the family will meet outside of the house? If you don’t already have a plan, this is a great start! Fortunately, all of the housing units in Marinai come with smoke alarms. You just have to do your part! Make sure to keep some spare batteries around, and instead of just taking the battery out when it runs out of juice, make sure you replace it too! If you are interested in volunteering for future Red Cross events, give us a call at DSN 624-4900 or stop in and see us on the second flood of building 411 on NAS 1 today.
EOC personnel and Red Cross volunteers Sung Ji, Tinisha Franklin, and Paula Fuerte conducting fire safety outreach.
MAY 11, 2018 "ITALIAN NEWS" continued from Page 6 around 1.3 million, with the regional government calling for 300,000 to be culled each year. Michele Marchi, the mayor of the town of Gerre de' Caprioli, has suggested that numbers could be reduced if Italians developed a taste for coypu meat. His proposal, launched on his Facebook page, has caused a lively social media debate, with some people in favor of the idea and others revolted by the prospect of eating what looks like a cross between a beaver and a large rat. "The debate about coypu has become bonkers, without coming to any resolution of the problem," the 31-year-old mayor wrote. "Here's my idea — let's start eating them in restaurants and at village food festivals." The mayor said he was speaking from practical experience, having eaten coypu meat. "It's almost better than rabbit," he said. One enthusiastic backer of the idea wrote: "Coypus are very clean animals and they are herbivores. I've tried them a few times. They should be cooked in a stew with onions or baked in the oven. I agree with the mayor — it's better than rabbit." Animal lovers were less enamored of the idea. "Here's another genius who thinks he can resolve a problem by killing defenseless animals. And they elected him mayor," wrote one critic. Coypu have adapted well to a range of different habitats in Italy. They can even be seen in the middle of Rome, nibbling on sedges on the banks of the Tiber. They breed prolifically, with a female capable of giving birth to up to a dozen young at a time. In their native range alligators, large snakes and eagles eat them. A lack of such predators in Europe has contributed to their rapid population growth.
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Vatican to hold exorcist training course after ‘rise in possessions’ Story by The Guardian The is to hold a training course for priests in exorcism next month amid claims that demands for deliverance from demonic possession have greatly increased across the world. The Vatican-backed International Association of Exorcists, which represents more than 200 Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox priests, said the increase represented a “pastoral emergency”. According to a priest from Sicily, the number of people in Italy claiming to be possessed had tripled to 500,000 a year, and an Irish priest has said demand for exorcisms has “risen exponentially”. Last year, the Christian think-tank Theos reported that exorcisms were a “booming industry” in the UK, particularly among Pentecostal churches. But some warn that “deliverance ministry” can be a form of spiritual abuse. Critics also say LGBT people and those with mental health issues are targeted for deliverance in the belief that their sexuality or psychiatric problems are the result of demonic possession. The Vatican training course, which will be held at the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome will focus on exorcism and the prayer of liberation, a prayer commonly used for deliverance from possession. “The fight against the evil one started at the origin of the world, and is destined to last until the end of the world,” Fr Cesare Truqui, one of the speakers, told Vatican News. “But today we are at a stage crucial in history: many Christians no longer believe in [the devil’s] existence, few exorcists are appointed and there are no more young priests willing to learn the doctrine and practice of liberation of souls.” Fr Benigno Palilla, an exorcist from Sicily who reported a tripling of demonic possession cases on the island, acknowledged the issue was controversial, but added: “The demoniacs … suffer a lot.” Training in deliverance was essential,
PAGE 15 he told Vatican Radio. “A self-taught exorcist certainly makes errors. I will say more: it would also take a period of apprenticeship, as happens for many professionals.” In Ireland, Fr Pat Collins said he had been inundated, almost daily, with people seeking help to deal with what they believed to be demonic possession and other evil, and called for more training in exorcism. “It’s only in recent years that the demand has risen exponentially,” he told the Irish Catholic. “What I’m finding out desperately, is people who in their own minds believe – rightly or wrongly – that they’re afflicted by an evil spirit. “I think in many cases they wrongly think it, but when they turn to the church, the church doesn’t know what to do with them.” Pope Francis has said if a priest becomes aware of “genuine spiritual disturbances … he must not hesitate to refer the issue to those who, in the diocese, are charged with this delicate and necessary ministry, namely, exorcists”. The shortage of clergy trained in exorcism has led to a growing number of independent operators in Europe, who will rid people and properties of demons for up to €500 a time, according to the Economist.
Italy recovers 3 paintings stolen from Bologna-area museums Story by AP Italy's art carabinieri police say they've recovered three paintings stolen in recent months from three small Bologna-area museums, after identifying the thief from surveillance videos. The most well-known piece was a 1363 portrait of St. Ambrose attributed to Giusto de' Menabuoi that was stolen in March from the National Pinacoteca of Bologna while it was open to the public. In a statement Friday, the carabinieri art squad said investigators were able to zero in on the thief using surveillance videos from the museums, and tracked him down when he acted "suspiciously" near another Bologna museum. They then searched his apartment and found the looted works. Police filed a formal criminal complaint against him for aggravated theft.
Recognizing Hidden Dangers: 10 Steps To A Safer Office From the NAS Sigonella Safety Office
A job where most of the work tasks are completed while sitting in a chair in a climate-controlled office building would not seem fraught with danger. However, a surprising number of hazards can be present in an office setting. Many injuries can be prevented if workers or supervisors recognize the risks and implement simple workplace modifications to help mitigate them. Here are 10 steps can be taken to reduce the risk of injury among office staff: 1. STAY CLUTTER-FREE. Boxes, files and various items piled in walkways can create a tripping hazard, according to OSHA. Be certain that all materials are safely stored in their proper location to prevent buildup of clutter in walkways. 2. STEP ON UP. Standing on chairs – particularly rolling office chairs – is a significant fall hazard. Workers who need to reach something at an elevated height should use a stepladder. Workers should never climb higher than the step indicated as the highest safe standing level. 3. MAINTAIN A CLEAR LINE OF VISION. Workers can collide when making turns in the hallways and around blind corners or cubicle walls. If workers can see who is coming around the corner, collisions are less likely to occur. 4. GET A GRIP. Carpeting and other skidresistant surfaces can serve to reduce falls. Marble or tile can become very slippery – particularly when wet. Placing carpets down can be especially helpful at entranceways, where workers are likely to be coming in with shoes wet from rain. 5. SHUT THE DRAWER. File cabinets with too many fully extended drawers could tip over if they are not secured, the council warns. Addi-
tionally, open drawers on desks and file cabinets pose a tripping hazard, so be sure to always completely close drawers when not in use. 6. SAFE STACKING. Proper storage of heavy items can help reduce the number of office injuries. Large stacks of materials and heavy equipment can cause major injuries if they are knocked over. It’s recommended to storing heavy objects close to the floor, and warns that the load capacity of shelves or storage units should never be exceeded. 7.PROVIDE ADJUSTABLE EQUIPMENT. One size does not fit all in an office workstation. Adjustability is the key. Chairs, work surfaces, monitor stands, etc., should all be adjustable in order to accommodate the widest range of employees. 8. TAKE A BREAK. Giving your eyes a rest and allowing them to focus on things at varying distances can help reduce strain and fatigue. OSHA recommends workers take a 10-minute break for every hour spent on the computer. 9. MAINTAIN CORDS IN GOOD REPAIR. Damaged and ungrounded power cords pose a serious fire hazard and violate safety codes. Cords should be inspected regularly for wear and taken out of service if they are frayed or have exposed wire. Make sure cords are not overloading outlets. The most common causes of fires started by extension cords are improper use and overloading. 10. NEVER BLOCK FIRE SPRINKLERS. Furniture and tall stacks of materials can block the range of fire sprinklers, reducing their effectiveness in the event of an emergency. Objects should never be placed higher than 18 inches below sprinkler heads to allow a full range of coverage. Feel free to contact the safety office at 6245630 for more information.
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